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Lead Electrical Engineer

15-17 Years
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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of expertise in designing and delivering large-scale data centre projects. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end project experience—from concept to commissioning—and strong knowledge of electrical systems including EHV (66kV & above), HV, MV, and LV power distribution for high-capacity data centres. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of mission-critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Indian and international regulations. Strong expertise in EHV You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project delivery, and provide technical leadership while driving high-performance, reliable, and scalable power solutions for data centres.

Responsibilities:

  • As a Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping next generation digital infrastructure. collaborating with multidisciplinary teams globally.
  • Lead the electrical design, engineering, and execution of large-scale data centre projects in India & globally.
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within budget and compliance with technical specifications.
  • Develop electrical system concepts, schematics, and detailed designs aligned with both Indian and international standards.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly.
  • Design power distribution systems (EHV/HV/MV/LV), ensuring redundancy and high availability.
  • Develop SLD, equipment layout, grounding, lightning protection, and earthing systems.
  • Conduct load flow, short circuit, harmonics, and arc flash studies using ETAP, Amtech, or similar tools.
  • Ensure fault level coordination, generator synchronization, UPS system design, and active/passive power backup planning.
  • Review and approve BOD (Basis of Design), power distribution strategies, and electrical load lists.
  • Provide cost estimation, procurement specifications, and vendor technical evaluations.
  • Ensure designs comply with Indian codes and international codes.
  • Ensure fire & life safety compliance as per local and global best practices.
  • Review vendor drawings and validate equipment suitability for Indian & international projects.
  • Engage with clients, consultants, and project teams to align project goals.
  • Represent in technical meetings, workshops, and business development discussions.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers & designers, fostering skill development.
  • Support resource planning and allocation for India-based and global projects.

Technical Skills:

Required (Mandatory)

  • Power Distribution (Expertise in EHV, HV, MV and LV)
  • Proficiency in ETAP/Amtech
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • 3D tools - Revit MEP, Navisworks, ACC
  • Power Backup- Strong understanding of UPS, DG synchronization, energy storage and power back-up strategies

Desired (Good to have)

  • Scada -Knowledge (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
  • BMS- Knowledge (Building Management System)
  • EMS- Knowledge (Energy Management System)

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Job ID: 147471537